Circa
1835, an exquisite example of a "Gone With The Wind" plantation. Stroll
down the fabulous oak alley and enjoy the 28 acres of formal gardens patterned
after Versailles

Oakley Plantation:

Circa late
1700s, an excellent example of a plantation from Louisiana's colonial era.
John James Audubon stayed here in the 1820s while tutoring the daughter
of Oakley’s owner. He sketched almost 80 birds for his Birds Of America
series in this area.

Greenwood
Plantation:

An elaborate
reconstruction of a fabulous Greek Revival 1830 plantation that burned
in 1960 and took 16 years to accurately rebuild. On the tour, they
tell a fantastic history of the people who settled the area in the late
1700s, particularly the Barrow family. It was also the location of the
TV miniseries "North and South".

Cottage Plantation:

Also a
late 1700s plantation where Andrew Jackson stayed on his way home from
the Battle Of New Orleans. The old attorney's office contains a fascinating
collection of early radio and TV equipment from a pioneer in those fields
who used it as his workshop!

Afton Villa:

Simply
spectacular gardens among the ruins of a plantation home which burned to
the ground in 1962. Afton Villa is only open during the spring and fall
so the gardens can be at their absolute peak for viewing.

Butler Greenwood
Plantation:

Circa late
1700s as well. Owned by famous local author and historian Anne Butler.
The plantation itself is well-known for its Victorian parlor in the original
condition, and is still owned by the same family after 200 years!

The Myrtles
Plantation:

Called
"The Most Haunted House In America"; a late 1700s plantation.

Nature,
Hiking, Bicycling and Birdwatching

Cat Island
National Wildlife Refuge:

This absolutely
incredible national wildlife refuge is now open to the public!9500 acres of forested wetland
habitats for migratory birds, aquatic resources and endangered plants and
animals. Take the 3.5 mile scenic walking loop to experience cypress
trees that are 500 - 1000 years old...The "Big Tree" is 52 feet in circumference,
the largest tree east of the Rocky Mountains!!

Clark
Creek Nature Area:

Established
trails allow for bird watching, hiking past many waterfalls, spectacular
trails and plants, and onto scenic bluffs through southern Mississippi
and Louisiana.

Mary Ann
Brown Preserve:

Just a mile past Oakley Plantation. Maintained
by The Nature Conservancy of Louisiana, 109 acres offering a self-guided
interpretive trail.

Tunica
Hills Wildlife Management Area:

A combined
5225 acres feature rugged hills, bluffs and ravines, offering a diverse
habitat that supports plant and animal life found nowhere else in the state!

Cycling:

West Feliciana
Parish is widely hailed as having the best cycling in the state. Our exclusive
maps are free for guests, however you must bring your own bikes.

Angola State
Prison:

Quite unique, as you might imagine at one of the most infamous penitentiaries
in America. It includes an incredible display of
weapons made by prisoners, known as "shills". And don't worry, you will
be able to leave once you finish your visit! Last year, Angola's
world famous rodeo opened it's 6000-seat stadium, which is packed
every Sunday in October. In April there is more of the rodeo and a blues
festival as well.

"Cajun Country":

10 miles
away, just across the Mississippi River by ferry in the town of New Roads.
There you can take a very special tour of Parlange, a French-influenced
plantation still owned by the original family after 250 years. You might
meet its' vivacious owner, Mrs. Lucy Parlange. Eat at a fabulous Cajun
restaurant, like Joe's Dreyfuss Store in Livonia, or just soak up the beauty
of the False River area.

Golf:

If you
play golf, The Bluffs is an Arnold Palmer course within a 10 minute drive.